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Noah had always been passionate about basketball, and his dreams came true when he was appointed captain of his high school team. At first, he took on the responsibility with pride and determination, eager to guide his teammates to victory. However, as the season progressed, the new power Noah held went to his head, and he developed a bossy attitude towards his teammates. He believed that his authority gave him the right to control every play and dictate the actions of his teammates. His once united team began to crumble under his unwarranted dominance, as they became frustrated and demotivated by his bossiness. It wasn't until one game, when they suffered a devastating loss, that Noah realized the consequences of his actions. His teammates' spirits were broken, and their trust in his leadership had vanished. Determined to make amends, he approached his teammates, apologizing for his behavior and accepting his faults. From that moment on, Noah understood that true leadership came not from controlling others, but from inspiring them to be their best.
How is the universal theme developed in this passage?
Through the characterization of Noah's teammates
Through the setting of a basketball game
Through the conflict created by Noah's new attitude
Through the conflict of a basketball game